Is it normal for a Porsche to squeal when braking?

Is it normal for a Porsche to squeal when braking?

Porsche brake squeal is a topic that comes up a lot in the service department here at Prestige Imports. The good news is that brake squealing or squeaking is rarely a sign of trouble. In fact, it is typical among high performance braking systems.

Are there any problems with the Porsche Cayenne?

Check out our Porsche Cayenne overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Cayenne.

Why do people complain about squeaky car brakes?

Setting the record straight on squeaky brakes. Brake squeal: Nobody likes it. That high-pitched sound burrows into your brain stem, making you seriously consider crashing into the stopped car ahead rather than stepping on the brakes again.

Why do people complain about Porsche’s silent brakes?

Their gripes are understandable, if misguided. Consider the fact that the silent brakes found on most cars are minor engineering marvels—we’re talking about stopping a two-ton metal missile with pure friction. Now think about the high-performance demands on braking systems in cars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

Porsche brake squeal is a topic that comes up a lot in the service department here at Prestige Imports. The good news is that brake squealing or squeaking is rarely a sign of trouble. In fact, it is typical among high performance braking systems.

Setting the record straight on squeaky brakes. Brake squeal: Nobody likes it. That high-pitched sound burrows into your brain stem, making you seriously consider crashing into the stopped car ahead rather than stepping on the brakes again.

Their gripes are understandable, if misguided. Consider the fact that the silent brakes found on most cars are minor engineering marvels—we’re talking about stopping a two-ton metal missile with pure friction. Now think about the high-performance demands on braking systems in cars like the Porsche 911 GT2 RS.

How much power does a Porsche brake system have?

Comprised solely of exceptional components that can withstand repeated heating and cooling under intense and ever changing conditions, the Porsche brake system is more than capable, posting four times the stopping power needed to halt the power put out by any Porsche engine.

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